Axinite-Mn with Epidote, Andradite
specimen number:
3331024
location:
Canta, Lima, Peru
description:
Very choice translucent lustrous sharp crystals of axinite to 2.0 cm in size on andradite crystal matrix with a lustrous green prismatic epidote crystal 2.7 cm in length coming off one side. In very fine condition, neat combination piece, excellent for the species from Peru.
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